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To those who've already e-mailed Senator Craig, my thanks. You made a difference. We're almost home on this one.
From Reuters:
Sen. Craig Allows More U.S. Air Force Promotions
WASHINGTON - The Senate on Monday approved 67 more U.S. Air Force promotions as Idaho Republican Sen. Larry Craig gradually lifted the block he put on the advancements in his dispute with the Air Force. Craig lifted the legislative block he had put on promotions of majors to lieutenant colonels and colonels, his spokesman Will Hart said, clearing the way for the Senate action.
Hart said talks were continuing over the senator's demand that the Air Force deliver four more C-130 aircraft to Gowen Air Force Base in Boise, Idaho, to fulfill a commitment Craig said it made in 1996 to provide a full squadron of eight.
Craig's legislative hold just remains on the higher level promotions. Last week, the Senate approved 127 promotions for captains and majors after he lifted his block on those.
Under Senate practice, any member can use so-called personal privilege to block action on nominations or promotions that require Senate approval.
The Guardian is now providing overseas coverage of the situation.
Craig's hold continues to delay 25 officers being promoted to brigadier general and above. Those include Maj. Gen. John Rosa Jr., who has been assigned to lead the Air Force Academy out of the shadow of a recent scandal involving allegations of rapes and sexual assaults at the academy.
The White House has pressured Craig to release the holds and sent representatives last week to meet with Craig and Air Force Secretary James Roche in an effort to broker a compromise.
Rosa was expected to be in place at the Air Force Academy early this month to help reform the military academy after allegations that the previous leadership was dismissive of cadets' reports of sexual assaults.
Of course, Mr Craig is not concerned with what goes on in Colorado, he just wants any other state to give him 4 planes and he'll release the hostages.
Now if you'd like to nudge him a little on the rest of the promotions, that would be great. We're talking about people who've worked hard all their lives to get where they are. And even after the promotion they won't be making the kind of money a Senator makes.
